Thank you boyz.

@Nongnuch *******

maybe...ok. I'll contact the embassy prior to applying and share the link if there is one. Thank you very much.

Is medical insurance required for first 90 day non o retirement application in home country?

@Nongnuch *******

is insurance required for first 90 day non o for retirement?

@Tim *******

What advantage do you feel you have with the DTV over Non O based on retirement? The only one I see is that there is no need to tie up 800k. BUT then there are perks you won't have, such as Thai bank account, ability for Thai bill pay, no boarder crossing for 12 months instead of every 6 (DTV), domestic flight discounts, ability to buy vehicles, and there's likely more. Please feel free to add to or correct all of the above. Thank you.

James Miller Excellent and more than reasonable asking to enter within 90 days for DTV or Non O. Thank you for your assistance.

@James *******

Pardon this second ask...in the case of the DTV and Non O based on retirement, the window is the actual length of the visa? If yes, then the 5 years on the DTV and 90 days on the Non O DAY 1 is day of entry, correct? Thank you for the clarification.

The now enforced visa exempt limit has been in the news for nearly a week. That loop hole is now closed. Get the correct visa for your stay. No problem.

@Stuart *****

when the 12 months is approved can the funds then be used?

What was the fee for the permit?